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The fact that they left a voicemail is actually good - means it's probably not urgent or they would have kept calling. Still call back ASAP though.
Good point. I'm going to try calling first thing tomorrow morning. Wish me luck getting through.
Seriously consider that Claimyr thing someone mentioned. I used it last week and got connected to an agent in like 20 minutes instead of spending all day trying.
UPDATE: Just wanted to let everyone know I finally got through to Washington ESD. Turns out it was just a routine verification call about my job separation. They needed to confirm a few details but everything was fine. Thanks for all the advice!
I actually ended up using Claimyr after reading about it here. Got connected in about 15 minutes and the whole call with the agent only took 10 minutes. Definitely worth it to avoid the stress of calling all day.
That's awesome! Good to know it wasn't anything serious. I've been worried about getting one of those calls myself.
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Anyone know if there are any bills in the legislature to extend benefits or create emergency programs? Seems like 26 weeks isn't enough in this economy.
There's always discussion about unemployment policy but nothing concrete that I'm aware of. Extended benefits are tied to unemployment rates which are relatively low right now.
Final update from me - I submitted my new claim application and it was approved! I get another 26 weeks of benefits while I continue job searching. The part-time work I did really saved me. Thanks everyone for the advice and support.
This gives me hope for my situation. I did some gig work during my claim so maybe I'll qualify too.
Perfect outcome. Good luck with the continued job search!
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For anyone still struggling to get answers from Washington ESD directly, there's a service called Claimyr that can help. I found out about it from someone else on here and it actually worked. They have a website at claimyr.com and there's even a demo video. Beats spending all day on hold.
Is that the same service someone mentioned earlier? Might be worth trying if ESD keeps hanging up on me.
Yeah same one. Really helped me get through to someone who could explain my overpayment situation properly.
Bottom line - keep all your documentation, claim the deduction on Schedule 1, and don't let Washington ESD push you around if you think the overpayment is wrong. You have rights in this process.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice. This thread has been really informative and makes me feel less alone in dealing with this.
Glad this helped! The tax stuff around unemployment can be really confusing but it's good to know your options.
Yara Nassar
Something people don't talk about enough is how unemployment affects your future job prospects. Employers sometimes view long-term unemployment as a red flag, which creates this horrible catch-22 where being unemployed makes it harder to get employed.
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Zoe Papadakis
•The key is to stay active and visible during your unemployment. Volunteer, take courses, do freelance work if possible. Show that you're growing and learning, not stagnating.
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Yara Nassar
•Exactly. And be prepared to address the gap honestly in interviews. Most employers understand that the job market has been challenging.
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StarGazer101
After reading all these responses, I feel less alone in what I'm experiencing. It's validating to know that others have gone through similar struggles and come out the other side. Thank you all for sharing your experiences.
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Andre Dupont
•That's what community is for. We've all been there in different ways and supporting each other through difficult times is so important.
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Amara Okonkwo
•agreed, this has been really helpful. sometimes you just need to know you're not alone in feeling this way
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